NCI Blog

CAO Checklist: Helping You Make The Right Choice

Posted by Conor Sisk on 12 December 2024
When it comes to filling in your CAO Application Form, it is completely normal to find the process overwhelming. You may find yourself asking “What course should I study”, “Which college should I choose?” or “I'm not sure what I want to do with my future!”.
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Studying Early Childhood Education and Care at NCI: Grace’s Story

Posted by Brenda Meira de Azevedo on 06 December 2024
Are you passionate about early childhood education? Grace Viscarra shares her journey from Bolivia to Ireland in this blog post. She shares insights into advancing her career as an educator by studying BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) at NCI, exploring Ireland’s stunning landscapes, and enhancing her English skills through interactions with Irish local community.
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Studying the MSc in Accounting at NCI: Xuerui Liu’s Student Story

Posted by Brenda Meira de Azevedo on 18 November 2024
Looking to kick-start your career in accounting? Discover Xuerui Liu’s journey from China to Ireland, as she decides to take her career in a new direction by studying NCI’s one-year full-time MSc in Accounting and exploring Ireland’s vibrant culture.
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10 Ways Technology Can Facilitate Inclusive Learning Environments

Posted by Carrie Archer on 14 November 2024
This blog is written by Carrie Archer, Programme Director for the microcredentials in Technology Enhanced Learning in the Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning. In today's classrooms, educators are increasingly turning to technology to support the creation of more productive, engaging, and inclusive learning environments. Learning environments shift, evolve and change all the time. They include our traditional classrooms, but now also include the use of learning management systems and a variety of platforms to facilitate asynchronous learning. They also include virtual classrooms where we engage with learning synchronously, but from locations all over the world and across time zones. Regardless of context, the learning environment or the discipline you work in, learner variability is a given.
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CAO Student Story: How Ian Found His Career Path with NCI and Keelings

Posted by Andrea Leyden on 25 October 2024
Ian Ray grabbed the opportunity to do work placement as part of his business degree at NCI with two hands and discovered the path he wants to follow after college. He looks back on his one-year work placement as a HR Intern with Keelings, sharing two key achievements and what he has learned from this professional experience along with key insights into his studies at NCI. Making life choices such as where to study and what career to pursue can be challenging. Ian shares plenty of tips and advice below that can help those making CAO decisions for September 2025 discover the right path for them.
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Clodagh Steals the Show on Work Placement at L'Oréal UK & Ireland

Posted by Andrea Leyden on 03 October 2024
Being awarded Intern of the Year Runner-Up at L'Oréal was the highlight of the work placement experience for Clodagh Cahill-Turley who is currently completing the final year of her BA (Honours) in Business degree. As the only intern based in Ireland to be nominated for an award, this showcases her contribution to the company and recognises her achievements during her year-long placement.
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Learn, Lead, Level Up: Discover The Young Future Leaders Programme

Posted by Brenda Meira de Azevedo on 30 September 2024
NCI's award-winning Young Future Leaders Programme offers international students in high school, as well as Transition Year students in Ireland, a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, fostering both personal and professional growth. Tailored to inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders, the programme is designed for students who want to experience college-level learning, develop essential skills for their future, and connect with peers from around the world.
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From CAO Choices to Career Growth: Zsuzsanna's HRM Student Story

Posted by Andrea Leyden on 13 September 2024
One thing stood out to Zsuzsanna Nicoli when making her CAO choices. The BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management at NCI included the option to complete a year-long work placement in industry, meaning she would gain real-world experience and have an opportunity to apply theoretical learnings before she even graduates. She shares insights into her work placement with Ryanair and studying HRM as well as advice for those making their CAO choices below.
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Life After Studying Marketing Practice: Matthew’s Student Story

Posted by Kate O'Brien on 06 September 2024
Many students think about what they would like to do with their degree when they are still in college. At National College of Ireland, many courses are designed to give students direct, practical experiences alongside classroom learning to highlight how you may go on to use the qualifications gained here.
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Set Up For Success: Sophie's Business & Work Placement Student Story

Posted by Andrea Leyden on 28 August 2024
About to jump into her final year of studies, BA (Honours) in Business student Sophie Sherlock reflects on her experience on the course so far along with her time completing work placement in Human Resources with the Central Bank of Ireland. She also looks back to making her CAO choices and shares advice for anyone who is currently in that position.
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